Category: Power and Energy conservation

The Fundamentals of Data Centre Cooling Systems

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Cooling systems constitute one of the most critical and energy-intensive components of modern data centres. Servers, storage devices, and networking equipment generate substantial heat during operation, and effective thermal management is essential to maintain hardware reliability, prevent thermal throttling, and achieve optimal performance. Traditional air-based cooling remains prevalent, while liquid cooling technologies are gaining adoption…

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Technology, Power and Energy conservation

What Koolboks’ $11M Raise Means for Food Security and Healthcare

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Across Africa, food spoilage and limited cold storage threaten livelihoods, but a Nigerian-French cleantech startup is changing that. Koolboks has just raised $11M to scale its solar-powered refrigeration, offering reliable cooling where electricity is scarce. Founded in Nigeria and operating with a base in France, Koolboks is geared to expand its eco-friendly cooling solutions, empowering…

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Power and Energy conservation, Funding

Kasada’s Big Green Gamble: Building Côte d’Ivoire’s Most Sustainable Hotel Yet

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Abidjan is set to welcome a new standard in eco-conscious hospitality, thanks to a €15 million investment by Kasada Capital Management. This project, funded by the Africa Go Green (AGG) fund and managed by Cygnum Capital, marks Kasada’s fifth hotel venture in the Ivorian economic capital and introduces the first internationally branded, EDGE-certified hotel in…

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Power and Energy conservation

Could SUN Mobility’s Model Solve Africa’s EV Charging Problem?

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Cleaner cities, faster rides, and fewer emissions. That’s the promise as SUN Mobility, with fresh investment from Helios Climate and PIDG, brings its EV battery-swapping innovation to African streets. This $135 million funding round not only marks SUN Mobility’s first major international growth but also signals a transformative shift for sustainable transport in Africa and…

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Power and Energy conservation